Westside ObituariesPage "A"

Otto Abbott, 96
January 24, 1901 - August 5, 1997

Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 16, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Mortuary Chapel, 9101 Kern Canyon Road in Bakersfield for Otto Abbott, 96. Mr. Abbott passed away August 5th at Port Orford, Oregon. Rev. Don Hill from Hillcrest will officiate along with the Masonic Brothers from the Taft Midway Lodge.

Otto was born in Bowling Green, Ohio, on January 24, 1901 and as a young boy grew up in the Oildale area. He was employed by Standard Oil Company in 1927 and retired as production foreman at Elk Hills after 37 years service. He then resided at Kern City until he moved to Morgan Hill in 1974 to be near his son and daughter.

After losing his loving wife of 63 years, Emma, in 1985 he again moved close to his son, Jack Abbott, moving in 1990 to Gold Beach Oregon. In addition to his son, Otto is survived by two granddaughters, Kathleen Anderson and Christine Rice, both of Bakersfield; grandsons Larry, Daryl and Dennis Abbott, all of Morgan Hill; and 11 great grandchildren.

Otto was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, golfer, and was still catching salmon on the Rogue River at Gold Beach as late as September 1966.
Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary Funeral Directors 366-5766.

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Elda L. Abney
May 24, 1930 - December 8, 2002

Graveside funeral services will be held in the West Side District Cemetery on Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. for Taft resident, Elda Louise Abney, 72. Rev. Sam White, pastor of the Cuyama Assembly of God will officiate.

Mr. Abney was born in Los Angeles on May 24, 1930 and passed away in a Bakersfield hospital on December 8, 2002. Mrs. Abney moved to Taft around 1945. She was an avid pool player and she enjoyed fishing.

Her husband, Daniel Abney in 1991 and her son Melvin, preceded her in death. He survivors include her children, Marvin Abney and his wife, Debbie of Bakersfield, John Abney, Cecil Abney, Alan Abney and Linda Brown of Taft, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to pay their respects on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home.

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Iva Mae Abney
February 5, 1911 - February 29, 2004

Iva Mae Abney, born February 5, 1911, to William H. and Flora (Thompson) Garrison in Francis, Oklahoma, died February 29, 2004.

Iva married Noble Abney in 1927 in Ada, Oklahoma. She was a long time resident of Taft and a long time member of the Church of Christ. She resided in Pioneer since 1988.

She is survived by a son Alfred Abney and wife Dixie of Coalinga, and a daughter Betty Carrier of Pioneer, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Noble and sons David and Harold.
Graveside services will be held at Taft Cemetery on Thursday, March 4th at 2:00 p.m.

Virgil "Pete" Abney, 76
May 24, 1920 - February 11, 1996

Services were held this afternoon in the West Side District Cemetery for long-time Kern County resident Virgil "Pete" Abney, 76.

Mr. Abney was born on May 24, 1920 in Wetumpka, Oklahoma and passed away February 11, 1996 in Bakersfield after a brief illness. He made Kern County his home in 1941 and worked in the oil fields in the Taft area.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Margret Abney. His survivors include his sons and their wives, Larry and Beth Abney of Las Vegas, New Mexico, Raymond and Carolyn Abney of San Luis Obispo, and Joe and Paula Abney of Conroe, Texas; his grandchildren, Lysa Cunningham, Lisa Abney, and Jennifer Abney, Robert and Matthew Abney; two sisters, Ruth of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Eunice of Shawnee, Oklahoma; and many nieces, Nephews and special friends.

Carl Adair, 81, years old of Bakersfield, passed away on December 31, 2000 in Madera, California.

No services are scheduled funeral arrangements are under the direction of West Side Family Mortuary, Taft.

Arthur Wayne Adams
November 21, 1928 - September 22, 2009

Arthur Wayne Adams was born November 21, 1928 in Taft, California the son of Frank and Guinevere Adams. Art passed away unexpectedly of natural causes September 22, 2009. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 26, at 11:00 a.m., 316 A Street at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Art moved as a young child to Bakersfield, graduating from Standard Elementary, BHS, and Stanford University as a civil engineer. He married the love of his life, Jerri Anderson. His life was filled with family, hard work, residential and commerical construction, music, Rotary, Sons of the American Revolution, and service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He stood as a pillar of strength, instilling values of service, education, honesty, integrity, and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America or Bakersfield South Rotary.

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Gudrun "Goody" Adams, 85
January 18, 1917 - February 2, 2002

Graveside funeral services will be held in the Westside District Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. for longtime resident Gudrun "Goody: Adams, 85.

Mrs. Adams was born in Paulsbo, Washington on January 18, 1917 and passed away in a local nursing home on February 2, 2002. She had lived most of her life in Taft. And she was a member of the ladies of the moose, Taft Moose Lodge.

Mrs. Adams survivors includes her husband of 65 years John Q. Adams of Taft; her daughters and their husbands, Janice and Quimby Simmons of San Marcos and Joanne and Don Schrock of Bakersfield; grandchildren, Becky Hills of Midland Texas, Laura Colvin of Charlotte, North Carolina Cindy Wilson and Todd Schrock both of Bakersfield, Keith Simmons and Dalene Jauregul both of Ramona; her 13 great grandchildren and her sister Jordis Freitas of Yorba Linda.

Mrs. Adams suffered from Alzheimer's disease and her family wishes that those who would like to make a donation in her memory may do so to the Alzheimer's Disease Association, 5500 Olive Drive, Bakersfield California 93308.

There are no visitation hours scheduled and the services are under the directions of Erickson & Brown Funeral Home.

Isaac Newton Adams
November 8, 1912 - March 24, 2005

Services for I.N. Adams of Tyler are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2005 a the Lloyd James Funeral Chapel with the Reverends Dr. Robert Montgomery and Dr. Michael D. Dent officiating. Burial will follow at the Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home.

Born November 8, 1912, in Bomarton, Texas, trail drove to Spur, Texas, at the age of 13, died on March 24, 2005. He was a pure son of Texas, the tough kind, born of John Quincy Adams and Willie Myra Truman Adams. He was a resident of Tyler since August 1978. He became the husband of Stella Adams on Feburary 23, 1935. He grieved the passion in his life for her death on June 5, 2004.

He was a member of Marvin United Methodist Church, the Crusaders Sunday School Class that kept him thriving for years, and a Methodist lay minister. He made invisible people visible before activism became a buzzword. He was a biology graduate of North Texas State University years before its current name and did graduate training in many places. He stood 55+ years at the chalk board in a one-room school, then high schools, 13+ years at Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, Texas, 20 years at Taft College in Taft, California and for about 15 years at Gorman High School in Tyler. A chemistry teacher without credentials, just one of the best there ever was. He never had a student fail even though his son and daughter tried him real hard. His students learned through the unique patheways of his mind, no barrier with stood his drive to their excellence. His success was measured in their success. His legacies are the leader and teachers he left behind among whom are all of his grandchildren. Dad's belief in God, dry humor and somewhat idealistic views are preserved to be shared with a greater universe in his soon to be published writing. A gentle man of the old ways who wrote of the positives in his life regardless of the higher dollar value of the other stories. The pots of his Christmas' will not bang again in our life on this earth. But he waits for us at the gate with his wiry grin.

He was the a beloved father of George M. Adams of Malakoff, Texas and Jane Livingston Hoshijo of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Survivors include his two children; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one sister, and a multitude of in-laws, out-laws, nieces, nephews, former students and friends.

Pallbearers are Jack Cowan of Shreveport, Louisianna, Jimmy Moore of Bowie, Texas, Ray Hatch of Taft, California, Howard Adams of Lubbock, Texas, Dan Childs of Jacksonville, Texas and the man who stood tall as the Shepherd in his life these later years, Don Dozier of Tyler, Texas, Honorary pallbearers are the Crusaders Sunday School Class of Marvin United Methodist Church.

The family will receive friends 6-8 Sunday March 27, 2005 at 705 Top Hill Drive, Tyler, Texas I.N. will be at home to receive you. I.N. would appreciate donations be made to the Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler Texas 75701, for the love and care they showed him and they bestowed on Stella.

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John Quincy Adams
February 10, 1913 - December 28, 2004

Graveside funeral services will be held in the West Side District Cemetery on Monday, January 3, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. for longtime Taft resident, John Quincy Adams, 91.

Mr. Adams was born in Sacramento on February 10, 1913 and passed away on December 28, 2004 in Hemet. He lived in Taft most of his life. Mr. Adams worked 39 years for Mobile Oil Company and retired in 1975. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Taft and loved traveling in his motor home for many years.

Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Gudrun Adams. His survivors include his daughters and their spouses, Janice and Quimby Simmons of Homeland and Joanne and Joanne and Don Schrock of Bakersfield; his grandchildren, Becky Hills of Midland, Texas, Laura Colvin of Charlotte, North Carolina, Cindy Wilson of Bakersfield, Todd Schrock of Bakersfield, Keith Simmons and Dalene Jauregui both of Ramona; his 13 great grandchildren; his sister, Fay Switzler of Ukiah and his brother and his wife Tom and Pat Adams of Escondido.

There are no visitation hours scheduled and the arrangements are under the direction of the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home.

Lela Jean Adams
March 14, 1938 - May 1, 1996

Graveside services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. in Hillcrest Memorial Park for Lela Jean Adams, 58, who died May 1, 1996. Rev. Phil Neighbors of Valley Baptist Church will officiate.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers. She was a longtime resident of Taft and Bakersfield. She was employed by Vons Grocery Stores for the last 15 years. She is survived by her husband, Dee Adams; and her daughter, Sandi Brown; and her son, Duane Horn. She is also survived by her stepchildren: Laurie and Pat Marciano, Rita Zuniga, Doran and Andy Adams, and Olan and Diane Adams her brothers Melvin Lewis, Corky Lewis, Donald Lewis, and her only sister, Betty Castro.

She will be missed by many for her hard work, love and devotion to her family and duties. There will be no visitation.

Mish Funeral Home, 399-9391

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Ulric "Jon" Adams
September 27, 1942 - October 3, 2007

Jon passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, after a valiant battle with esophageal cancer, one of Fresno Unified School Districts finest former Assisant Superintedents went home to be with his Father in Heaven.

Big Jon, as many friends called him since he stood six feet, five inches tall, entered the world as a five pound twin son of O.U. and Mae Adams from Dustin Acres, California. Jon grew up living a cowboy's dream, breaking horses, roping cattle, and packing mules into the high country. He graduated from the class of 1960 from Taft High School. He was musically talented and played the trumpet during his Fresno State College days, the guitar around a campfire, and played the trumpet during his Fresno State College days, the guitar around a campfire, and had been the choir director for the First Presbyterian Church in Sanger where he was a member for many years. "An avid hunter, horseman and educator, Jon was a devoted family man."

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Christi LeeAnn Adkins, 35
January 20, 1962 - February 6, 1997

Private graveside services were held today in the West Side District Cemetery for Taft resident Christi LeeAnn Adkins, 35. Pastor Mark Roberts of New Hope Temple officiated at the services.

Mrs. Adkins was born on January 20, 1962 in Taft and went to heaven on February 6, 1997. she was raised and educated in Taft and attended New Hope Temple.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Adkins, in 1981; her daddy, Bill Trivitt, in August 1995; and by Granny Edna and Grandpa II. She is survived by her family who loved her unconditionally, her son, Kenny Adkins; her mother, Lavern Trivitt; her sisters and their husbands, Terri and Greg Davis, Tina and Mike Davis, and Lydian and J. D. Bramlet; her nieces and nephews who loved their Aunt Sis, Steven Davis, Gregory Trivitt Davis, Richard Botts and Abbi and Audrey Bramlet, all of Taft; and by her grandparents, aunts uncles, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, the National Kidney Foundation, or to a charity of chioice in memory of Mrs. Adkins. There are no visitation hours scheduled and the arrangements are under the direction of the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home.

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Kenneth Aitken
December 19, 1917 - January 14, 2009

Kenneth Aitken was born in Sisters, Oregon on December 19, 1917. He passed away on January 14, 2009.

After attending schools in Sisters, he attended Benson Polytechnic School in Portland studying electricity and radio. A number of radio broadcasting jobs followed, including announcing on the Mutal Network. A move to Visalia as the program director served as a stepping stone to a 5 year stint at KFRE in Fresno. While at KFRE he joined the Navy in their radio technician program. About two years after returning he became aware of Taft and the possiblity that a station could be estabilished here. On April 16, 1948 the station KTKR began broadcasting. The station enjoyed local and county listener acceptance.

That same year he joined the Rotary Club and served as President from 1968 - 1969. He had a perfect attendence record of 58 years. He wrote hundreds of Rotary Club news stories for the Daily Midway Driller. The station was sold in 1959. Shaler Aitken Commincations was estabilished which later became Aitken Communications. This company handled two way radio sales, construction of automation systems for the broadcast industry and oilfield control systems.

Ken served on the board of the Red Cross, president of the Chamber of Commerce and the Kern County Planning Commission for 13 years, to as chairman. He also served on the board of Zoning Adjustment and later as an alternate.

In 1950 he married Mildred Bogle, a public health nurse in Bakersfield, who preceded him in death on March 20, 2005. Together they raised two girls who survived him. The oldest, Darlene Raine, lives in Lake Almanor and Karen McGee lives in Modesto. Also surviving his are four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. The Aitkens enjoyed traveling in foreign countries. Over the years they visited 40 different ones, from Bali to Egypt.

Graveside funeral services will be held in the West Side District Cemetery on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Jerry Buzzell will officiate at the services. Viewing will be held on Monday, January 19, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Erickson and Brown Funeral Home.

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Eleanor Lawatsch Akley
February 20, 1915 - November 23, 2002

Akley, Eleanor Lawatsch - Eleanor Lawatsch Akley, 87, 3308 Olympic Drive, Bakersfield.
She was born in Kingston, New York and was an administrator at the Todd School in Briarcliff Manor, New York for 20 years. She moved to Venice, Florida in 1972 with her husband Harold L. Akley (1915-1984). She spent the last four years with her daughter Gail in Bakersfield. Eleanor graduated from the University of Rochester (Eastman School of Music) with a B.M.degree. Her graduate work was done at Columbia University (Teachers College) where she received her M.A. degree and a Professional Diploma. Eleanor was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, educational society, the International Comparative Education Society, the Venice-Nokomis Rotary-Ann Club, the Venice Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers, the Venice Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder. Eleanor was also a Member of the Venice Yacht Club.
Survivors include her daughter Gail A. Bowen and husband Hubert of Bakersfield, granddaughter Christine B. Wilson of Las Vegas of and husband Rick, great-grandson Ty Allen Wilson of Las Vegas, granddaughter Ruth E. Bowen of Bakersfield, sister Hermine Lawatsch MacFadyen of Lenox, Maine, brother Frank E. Lawatsch and wife Jessie of Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Preceding Eleanor in death were her brothers Oscar Lawatsch, Henry Lawatsch and Rovert Lawatsch.
Memorial donations may be made to the Venice Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers Scholarship Fund, 540 The Rialto, Venice, Florida 34285.

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William Gary Albert, 60
January 29, 1941 - January 29, 2001

After a 30 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis, William Gary Albert, 60, died suddenly from heart failure while peacefully at home.

Gary was born at Swedish Hospital in Seattle in 1941, the second child of Winifred (Peggy) and William Albert. He grew up in the Seattle area, attended area schools, and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1960. After graduation, Gary served a two year term in the Army at Fort Ord California.

Gary worked for J. C. Penny Company, eventually working his was up to the position of trouble-shooting manager. He managed stores in Longview, Washington; Heppner, Oregon; Chelan, Washington and finally in Taft, California. Where his disease forced him into early retirement.

Gary returned to the Seattle area in 1977, whenever he could, Gary served the business community in Rotary Clubs, The Chamber of Commerce, and most recently attended Calvin Presbyterian Church in Seattle.

Throughout his life, Gary enjoyed the outdoors by camping, fishing, hunting, swimming, and most recently riding his three-wheel motorized bike, Rascal.

His parents preceded Gary in death. He is survived by his children, Jeff Albert of Seattle, Marty Albert of Manchester New Hapmshire, Les Albert of Camus Washington, Heidi Wallenborn of Battle Ground, Washington. His sister Gail LaFour of Bellingham, and brother Gordy of Riverside, Washington; six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were made under the direction of Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home in Seattle. A private cremation and Memorial ceremony was conducted by the family Jan. 30. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donation be made in his name to any Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Priscilla M. Alberty, 85
April 7, 1911 - April 11, 1996

Memorial services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church for Taft resident Priscilla M. Alberty, 85. The Rev. Richard Williams, vicar of St. Andrew's will officiate at the services. Private burial will take place in Forestvale Cemetery in Hudson, Massachusetts.

Mrs. Alberty was born in Gloucester, Massachusetts on April 7, 1911 and passed away April 11, 1996 in a Bakersfield hospital. She moved from Massachusetts to Taft in 1974. Mrs. Alberty was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Women. She was also a member of Deserettes and a former volunteer at the West Side District Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alfred Lang, in May 1955 and her second husband, Richard Alberty, in August 1986 Her survivors include a daughter and her husband, Priscilla and Jack Magar of Taft and a sister, Winnifred Anderer of Gloucester, Massachusetts.

The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Albert's memory may be sent to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 508 Woodrow Street, Taft, California 93268. Friends may call on Monday until 8:30 p.m. at the Erickson and Brown Funeral Home to pay their respects.

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George W. Albright
March 30, 1922 - December 25, 2002

No services are scheduled for Tupman resident, George William Albright.

George was born on March 30, 1922 in Texas to William and Mary Albright and passed away on December 25, 2002 in Bakersfield, California at the age of 80. He was self employed as a carpenter for over 50 years before he retired. Survivors include his sons, Victor and Robert Albright, daughter, Diana Cooper, and his nephews, Orbin and Gordon Yates.

All funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of the West Side Family Mortuary. (661) 763-1594.

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Ula "Judy" Alden
August 24, 1929 - September 30, 1995

Graveside funeral services are scheduled at the West Side District Cemetery for Taft resident Ula "Judy" Alden, 66. The Rev. Michael Linn, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church will officiate at the services.

Mrs. Alden was born in Orofino, Idaho, on Aug 24, 1929 and passed away in a local hospital September 30. She and her family moved to Fellows in 1970 and she moved to Taft in 1989. She had been a homemaker for over 40 years. Mrs. Alden was an avid crossword puzzle solver. She spent many years involved in Little League and Babe Ruth League when her children were growing up.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Alden; a daughter, Cheryl Butz; a son, John Alden; and a stepdaughter, Carol Williams. Her survivors include a daughter, Dawn Wilson of Taft; two sons, Keith Alden and Marvin Alden, both of Taft; two stepsons, David Alden of Nevada and Curtis Alden of Texas; a stepdaughter, Geraldine Lingenfelter of Soquel; her grandchildren, Stacie Horton of Maricopa, and Misty, Brandi and Amber Lichtenberger, Logan and Noland Chantry, Jessica Reedy, Derrick Alden and Jacob Alden, all of Taft; her great grandchildren, Rebecca and Britney Horton and Markie and Michael Larson; numerous step grandchildren; two sisters, Eunice Friesen of Oregon and Ruby Holmes of Kansas; and many close and personal friends.

For the day and time of visitation and funeral service friends may call the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home.

Charles Alexander
August 4, 1938 - September 13, 2007

Services are pending for local Taft resident, Charles Alexander, 69. The services have been entrusted to The West Side Memorial, Porteous Family.

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Leola Sue Alexander
December 30, 1917 - January 20, 1997

Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in the West Side District Cemetery for long time Taft resident Leola Sue Alexander. The Rev. Tom LeClair, pastor of the Community Christian Fellowship, will officiate at the services.

Mrs. Alexander was born in Los Angeles and passed away on January 20, 1997 in Bakersfield. She graduated from Fullerton High School and attended the University of Idaho and Fullerton J. C. She married Boyd Alexander in 1933 and they moved to Taft in 1945. Mrs. Alexander was active in the PTA, Job's Daughters and the Order of the Eastern Star for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1985. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Ray and Leona Alexander of Carson City, Nevada, Howard and Maureen Alexander of Sonoma, Deanna and Mike Furtney of Danville, John and Linda Alexander of Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania and Claudia and Richard Casadgande of Taft; her great grandchildren, Alisaa, Jessica and Emily Casagrande, Boyd Stephanie, Jason, Amy, Wesley, Wade and Molly Alexander, Tom and Meredith Furtney, Hilary Furtney Cooper, Wendy and Cathy Phipps, Jennifer Lopez and Bob Haskins; a brother and his wife, Frank and Ilma Koontz of Reno, Nevada, a sister, Ethel Eckels of Alhambra; and several great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in the name of Mrs. Alexander be made to the Alzheimers Disease Association of Kern County. Visitation will be held at the Erickson & Brown Funeral

William "Bill" Harold Alexander
July 10, 1920 - June 16, 2008

A graveside funeral service will be held in the West Side District Cemetery on Monday, June 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. for longtime Taft resident, William Harold "Bill" Alexander, 87. Rev. Scott Pearson, pastor of the First Baptist Church will officiate.

Bill was born in Higbee, Missouri on July 10, 1920 and passed away in Bakersfield on June 16, 2008. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Masons, and Shriners. Bill worked for 21 years with Mobil Oil Corp., before founding MidCal Production Services in 1968 and Alexco Services in 1982. He loved and enjoyed his family, fishing and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Thomas Alexander. Bill is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Doris Alexander of Taft; his children, Alan Alexander of Taft, Nancy Dyer of Bakersfield, Dania Boser of Bakersfield, Leslie Flores of Taft, and Vlerie Alexander of Bakersfield; his sister, Mary Bray of Bakersfield; his eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Those who wish may make donations in Mr. Alexander's name to Hoffmann Hospice or the First Baptist Church.

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Ralph Eugene Allen
October 4, 1925 - June 29, 2006

Kasilof resident Ralph Eugene Allen died Saturday, June 29, 2006 at Central Penisula General Hospital in Soldotna. He was 80. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Mr. Allen was born October 4, 1925, in Taft, California to Henry and Mattie Allen. He entered into active service with the U.S. Navy on August 18, 1943 and served during World War II. He was honorably discharged on April 5, 1946. Mr. Allen worked as a mechanic and was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing with his wife, Lila.

Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his wife, Lila Lee Allen. He is survived by his sons, John, Gregory, and Philp Allen; daughter, Dianna McConnachie; grandsons, J.M. Allen, Raymond Allen and Cory McConnachie; and many life-long friends of California and Alaska.

Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Kenai.

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Paulo Almanza
November 3, 1975 – June 7, 2003

Recitation of the holy rosary will be held on June 10, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. for Taft resident Paulo Almanza. Mass of Christian burial will be held on June 11, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Father Marth will be officiating the services.

Paulo was born in Michacan, Mexico November 3, 1975 and he passed away on June 7, 2003 in Taft, California at the age of 27. He was employed with Sun Pacific as a farm laborer. He is survived by his wife Maria and his daughter Aylin Almanza, father Eloy Almanza and mother Dominga Mendoza, sister Adolfina Almanza, brother Rogelio Almanza, sisters Maria delRosio Almanza and Lourdes Almanza, in-laws Crispin Lopez and Martha Juarez, and by the Lopez and Leyva families.

All funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of the Westside Family Mortuary. (661) 763-1594.

Pablo Hinojosa Alvarado
April 18, 1948 - September 23, 2008

The Rosary will be resited in the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home Chapel on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. for Taft resident, Pablo Hinojosa Alvarado, 60. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Msgr. Loydell J. Marth will be the celebrant. Burial in the West Side District Cemeteray will follow.

Mr. Alvarado was born in Mexico on April 18, 1948 and passed away at his home on September 23, 2008. He had lived in Taft of the last seven years. Prior to coming to Taft he had lived and farmed in the Cuyama Valley for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin Hinojosa and Sabina Alvarado; his sisters, Maria Medina Hinojosa and Juana Aguirre Hinojosa
His survivors include his wife, Emelia Hinojosa; his sons and their wives, Fernando and Guadalupe Hinojosa, Eduardo and Gloria Hinojosa, Cesar and Sonia Hinojosa, Jorge and Viniana Hinojosa, Pablo Hinojosa, Ricardo Hinojosa and Sergio Hinojosa; his 14 grandchildren; his brothers and their wives, Fortino and Salu Hinojosa, Nicolas and Juana Hinojosa, Manuel Hinojosa and Javier Hinojosa and by many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home.